Colin Thomas McLaughlin

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Colin Thomas McLaughlin

also known as Hoeller McLaughlin PLLC

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 18 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Fort Worth, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, DUI & DWI, Expungement

101 Summit Avenue Suite 101, Fort Worth, TX

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About Colin

Biography

Former prosecutor and Board Certified in Criminal Law. The legal expert you need fighting for you!

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

As a former prosecutor and Board Certified criminal defense attorney, I have over 16 years experience handling thousands of criminal cases, from DWI to capital murder. Our goal is a dismissal, no bill, or reduction in the criminal charge.

17 years | 1,000 cases

50%
Sex Crime 25%

I am a former Special Victims Unit prosecutor, and a Board Certified Criminal Law specialist. I know how to zealously and effectively defend against thess cases. I have the State's playbook, and I will use it to your advantage. I have taken over 10 sex crime cases to trial as a prosecutor, and handled 5 sex crime appeals - I never lost. I take that same tenacity as I defend those accused of a sex crime.

17 years | 200 cases

25%
DUI and DWI 20%

Every former prosecutor starts out trying DWIs. I am no different. I have tried over 40 DWIs, and I have won my last two DWI trials as a defense attorney. I know what the State must prove, and I will be ready to fight.

17 years | 300 cases

20%
Expungement 5%

Expunctions and Non-Disclosures are very technical areas of the law. As a former prosecutor, I know exactly what you'll need to have your record erased.

10 years | 10 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2017

Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 18 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2007

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Hoeller McLaughlin PLLC

101 Summit Avenue Suite 101, Fort Worth, TX, 76102

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Colin Thomas McLaughlin's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

5 star (15)
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Posted by ANATHA | September 17, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best lawyer

He is an amazing and the best lawyer! He answered all of my questions and responds very quickly. He is very knowledgeable and pulled me out of a charge and it was no billed by the grand jury! He made it within a short span of time without seeing a court. He is going to be my god for the rest of th...e life!

Posted by anonymous | July 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Lawyer you can trust

I had been charged with a serious felony charge, and Colin was very helpful. He is experience and knowledgeable when it comes to the law. He was able to help me understand about everything and stuck with me till the end, i was able to feel confident with my case. Colin was able to help me take my cas...e to the grand jury, no court, and it came down to having a no bill and my case was drop. For a big serious case that i had, he was able to be there for me before, during and after the case, I would highly recommend Colin Thomas McLaughlin. I also recommend to my family if ever needed.

Posted by Crystal | May 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Fantastic attorney

Collin McLaughlin represented us in a juvenile case. He was very professional, friendly and attentive. He answered all my questions in great detail and always called me back and went out of his way to assist me with any aspect of my case. I highly recommend Mr. McLaughlin.

Posted by anonymous | March 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great

Handled my case without me having to see a judge. Followed up with me and was able to get my cases dismissed.

Posted by anonymous | September 7, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best lawyer

What a FANTASTIC lawyer! Colin was professional, proficient, and completely thorough in his defense. What stands out is his care for his clients, as opposed to just winning a case. I I'll recommend him highly to anybody who wants a lawyer who cares about his CLIENT as a human being rather than a payc...heck.

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Colin Thomas McLaughlin's Lawyer Endorsements

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Lindsay Truly

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Colin is knowledgeable and experienced. I highly recommend him to anyone needing a strong advocate for criminal defense and appellate work."

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Steven Ditommaso

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Colin is a diligent, hardworking lawyer. I would highly recommend Colin for any client."

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Katharine Stone

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Highly knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with. I endorse this lawyer."

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Bryan Hoeller

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend this lawyer."

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Monroe Solomon

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Colin is a hardworking, client-driven defense attorney. He first takes a real interest in the client personally which better prepares him to handle the client's legal situation. He then attacks each legal situation, outworking most other attorneys in the process. There are hundreds of other defense attorneys out there. But, if you want someone to give you the personal attention your require while explaining the details of your case so that you can understand what is happening, then you need Colin. In the end, the highest endorsement I could give Colin is that I would refer friends and family to him without reservation - and you should too."

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Lisa Haines

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Colin for more than 6 years now. He has a bright criminal defense attorney and one of a small percentage of attorneys in our county who is board certified in criminal law. Colin diligently represents every client. He is a compassionate attorney who cares about his clients. He was a very reasonable prosecutor during his time in the Tarrant County District Attorney's Office. Honestly, many of us defense attorneys hated to see him leave TCDA because he was one of the few felony prosecutors who truly considered information the defense provided, rather than just believing everything a police officer wrote in a report. He is an ethical lawyer and is respected by the prosecutors, fellow defense attorneys and the judges in Tarrant County. I highly recommend Colin."

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Keith Harris

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Colin for many years. He's a hard working attorney that cares for his clients. He's thorough, and will leave no stone unturned. I endorse this lawyer."

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Sherry R. Armstrong

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Colin for many years. He is a super smart attorney who I highly recommend. He has a strong work ethic, is trustworthy, and will represent his clients with determination to get the very best result. He is professional and approachable, as well as, aggressive yet compassionate."

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Jason Howard

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Colin for several years and have seen firsthand the compassion and professionalism he gives his clients. He is a tenacious trial attorney who is well respected by his peers and his knowledge of the law is second to none. I highly endorse this lawyer."

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Jayson Nag

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Colin is a top-notch defense attorney with tons of trial experience. His experience with child cases especially is second to none."

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Daniel Collins

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 01

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I had the opportunity to work with Colin from his first day at the Tarrant County DA's office until he left. He always conducted himself with the utmost professionalism and integrity."

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Lindsay Truly

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Katharine Stone

Family lawyer

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Bryan Hoeller

Criminal defense lawyer

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Kimberly Knapp

Criminal defense lawyer

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Monroe Solomon

Criminal defense lawyer

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Curtis Fortinberry

Criminal defense lawyer

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Kevin Harris

Criminal defense lawyer

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Keith Harris

Criminal defense lawyer

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Sherry R. Armstrong

Criminal defense lawyer

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J. Bush

Criminal defense lawyer

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Lisa Haines

Criminal defense lawyer

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Luke Williams

Criminal defense lawyer

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Brandon Barnett

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jason Howard

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jayson Nag

Criminal defense lawyer

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Bradley Clark

Criminal defense lawyer

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Kathy Ehmann-Clardy

Criminal defense lawyer

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Courtney Miller

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2024

Board Certified - Criminal Law (2016-2024), Texas Board of Legal Specialization

2023

Top Criminal Attorney, Fort Worth, Texas Magazine

2022

Top Criminal Lawyer, Fort Worth Magazine

2021

Top Criminal Lawyer, Fort Worth Magazine

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Partner, Hoeller McLaughlin, PLLC

2016 - 2017

Attorney, Dunham & Jones

2011 - 2016

Assistant District Attorney, Tarrant County District Attorney's Office

2008 - 2010

Assistant District Attorney, Harris County District Attorney's Office

2007 - 2008

Briefing Attorney, Texas Court Of Criminal Appeals

Associations

2017 - Present

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Sexual Assault of a Child

DFAJ on misdemeanor

DWI 2nd with Open Container

Hung Jury. DFAJ on Obstruction

DWI with Open Container

Not Guilty and Expunction Granted

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Education

2007

Case Western Reserve University

JD - Juris Doctor

2004

Alma College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2008

Texas Court of Appeals CLE

Case Law Update

Publications

2007

Case Western Reserve Journal of International Law On Terrorism and Whistle-blowing

2007

Law and Practice of International Courts and Tribunals The Sui Generis Trial Proceedings of the International Criminal Court

2007

2007

The Law of International Organizations International Criminal Police Organization: Interpol

2005

American Society of International Law Proceedings Foreign Legal Advisers Roundtable: Panel Summary, Proceedings of the 99th Annual Meeting of the American Society of International Law

Languages

English

Activity

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